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Harper Government Takes Action to End Violence against Women and Girls On Campus in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Oct. 8, 2013 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie
Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, along with
Wai Young, Member of Parliament for Vancouver South, announced a
project that will engage students in addressing violence against women
at Vancouver Community College.

"Our Government is taking action to address violence against women on
university and college campuses across Canada." said Minister Leitch.
"It makes perfect sense to encourage students, faculty and staff to
become part of the solution, and help create an environment that is
safe for everyone."

"Violence against women is everyone's problem, and our government is
proud to support projects on college campuses that improve the safety
and security of women, said Ms. Young. "This project will help ensure
that Vancouver Community College embraces an environment that is safe
and conducive to learning."

Women Against Violence Against Women (WAVAW) is receiving $200,000 for C.A.R.E. About Gendered Violence, a project that will engage students, faculty, staff and administration
at Vancouver Community College in preventing violence against women.
Participants will form a Campus Task Force and develop a Coordinated Community Response strategy, which will identify measures to address violence and make
recommendations to improve campus safety.

"Women Against Violence Against Women is pleased to work with Vancouver
Community College to address gender-based violence on campus," said
Jacqueline Wilson, Board Chair of WAVAW. "This project will empower
students and staff at the college to take specific actions to prevent
violence against women and create a safer, more welcoming campus for
all."

"VCC is committed to ensuring the safety of its students" said Kathy
Kinloch, President of Vancouver Community College. "We are excited to
work with WAVAW on a coordinated strategy to address gender-based
violence and improve security on campus."

This project is being funded under the call for proposals entitled Engaging Young People to Prevent Violence against Women on
Post-Secondary Campuses. Through this initiative, the Government of Canada has supported 22
organizations in their efforts to address a wide range of issues
related to violence against female students, such as sexual assault and
harassment. Organizations are working with colleges and universities to
carry out their projects.

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting projects that yield
concrete results for women and girls while strengthening families,
communities, and the country. Through Status of Women Canada, federal
support for community-based projects has nearly doubled since
2006-2007, supporting more than 600 projects across Canada. Since 2007,
close to $62 million has been approved through the Women's Program for
projects to end violence against women and girls.